The crowned one
Which is the main reason I almost certainly won't bid. As it stands today, I could JUST afford to bid - but not to restore it. Then again - maybe it would in some ways be more "interesting" as it stands ?
Hard to say, I have thrown my bid into the fray, my concern is restoration. I would leave it as is for some time.
The high bidder is a women, or a man who really likes women shoes. I will try again closer to the end